Latham Boy Soap Box Derby Victors Crown Race
Victor Taymond Lehys won the Latham soap box derby held in Albany with a photo finish, defeating 44 contestants including his brother. About 2,000 spectators watched the Senior division winner Thomas sponsor and honors given by local chamber leaders. Awards included trophies and Lee shirts for winners as Alfred Alistad, Willian Gatiney, and Leo Avonbwill announced results.
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Taymiond Lehys
Som Ar Arabd Mina Albert LeRoy
al Albany
Taymond
Thomas
Latham
Sayerts
Alfred Alistaad
Graviat
Willian Gatine
Named Manager Angisutd Opens New Local Store
Named manager Wichie Angisutd aged 40 from Love Hiss Park Troy is associated with a beer venture. Lathan Sline Mepaiy Store at Way Mel Loudon Hi Balhan Albert Radin operates four show sales and owns the new Lathan store near Loudun Barker Slop.
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Wichie Angisutd
Love
Hiss Park
Troy
Tanianer
We Now
Lathan Sline
Way
Mel Loudon Hi
Balhan
Albert Radin
Albin
Lyralud
Loudun Barker Slop
Car donation supports Worth Colone education efforts
PAU announced a Ford car donation to Worth Colone Geral Athol system for river education at Shaler High School. Supervising Principal WidgaY noted the vehicle will assist students and programs. The gesture underscores ongoing local school support from LAM growER and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LAM Grower
Dey
Worth Colone Geral Athol
Widgay
PAU
Shaler High School
Calumin Town Attendee Route to New York Water Works Meet
Parlay Hadward Denson asstent of the Last Water Nise ries in Calumin confirms attendance by Hd Town Goureiiman and Willian Balin at the New York section of the American Water Works Aspit Lake Magid on September 1022.
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Hadward Denson
Calumin
Goureiiman
Willian Balin
New York
American Water Works
Aspit
T Lake Magid
Cotonie Town Board Approves Water System Purchase
The town board votes to authorize purchasing the Amron Alrodt South Extension Water System for operation in the Latham Water District.
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Cotonie
Reconstruction bid concerns for Shakerigh School cabinets
In Une district headquarters Newtonvilhes the education office seeks to revive bids for supplying and installing cabinets for Shakerigh School. The action follows earlier inactivity and targets new contractor proposals to complete work by a set deadline.
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Tae Nort Colonie Waard
Aducation
Shing Naill Howie
Evtonartius Opty Rent
Iilehin
Fae Shakerigh School
Joan Ang
Une
Nuwtonvilhes
Positions Approved In Maral Lovely Appointment
The board approves the appointment of Maral Lovely. Willan Wranklin and Tenediet Vaitiske are named to positions. Lathan and Wats tor District receive assignments as part of the changes.
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Tawi Hoard Wi Corwine Pas
Ad Maral Lovely
Willan Wranklin
Ant
Vaitiske
Ye Lathan
Wats Tor
Offives Opencil Louis Lathorintinn opens new offices
A garbled local notice reports new offices opening on Aw Tray Sehencetady road in Ure upstate with a section of tol Taliain Lorters. It mentions The Kinne Building and fame finn with bingo for Baller sleet Nuddings and an office at the Strapping Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lathorintinn
Ure
Alice
Tol Taliain
Kinne Building & Fame
Finn
Dindees
Ballersleet Nuddings
Tag
Strapping
Conn
Legal Aid Gap Shrinks for Defendants in Capital Cases
A report by the American History Society’s Southatal finds that while over half of accused in the United States cannot afford legal counsel, only 3% of capital cases have adequate representation. The study highlights the persistent access gap and calls for expanded public defense funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitaga
United
States
Cai
Ameiva Histature Society
Leavitt Leads Airborne Unit in Lebanon Mission
Sergeant Leavitt, squad leader in Antiy Jitaniy's Company, served with the 24th Infantry Division during a two phase operation. initial air assault from Augsburg to Beirut followed by a second phase airlift of support personnel from Panape to Lash force locations.
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Araly
Donal B. Leavitt
Mr. and
Mel
Wilfred Leawill
AD Sylvan
Tatlin
Lebanon
Abies
Uorne
Augsund
Ganibal
Vath
Nfantyy
Wed Stat
Hernonnel
24H
Iowa Froid
Ado
Mirkes
Ly Beirut
Sappork
Panils
Tis
Cargotype Naivoral
Augsburg
Adin i Beirut
Ateslingan Landi
Beirut
Leavitt
Jitaniy
Mtawh
Campbell, Iy
Walerviiel
Belyol
School plans physical examinations for football candidates
Wobert C. Jackson, physical education director, announces ex aminations for football candidates at Wiegehoul Wednesday and Thursday, with sophomores and semdars examined at the school gym and juniors the following day. Arrangements include shoe purchases at area stores and needed equipment. First practice sessions start September 2, with a schedule through September 5 and ongoing drills later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wobert C. Jackson
Physiwil
Fox Tve North
Caliile
Cenital Selwoldixtriah
Vanilnds
Distrel
Wiegehoul
Waday
Iitelive
Jackson
Volcanic Alarm Forces Evacuations on Fuyal Island
On Fuyal Island, Capotin volcano erupts with lava, ash, and tremors. Horta residents evacuate as the volcano intensifies, threatening coastal towns and infrastructure across the central region. Local authorities issued alerts, urging residents to seek shelter and prepare for possible displacement.
Local Resident Joins Old Balls Club at Hampton Beach
Local resident Meg Paro is among new members of the Old Balls Club formed under the Hampton Beach Chamber of Commerce. The club honors residents who have caught large haddock and will display membership certificates, medals, and gold fish emblem badges at Riverstein Park in Mechanicville.
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ENG Hewes Menor
Hamston Beach
NHL
Ig Haber Para
Riverstein Park
Mechanicville
Rhe Ol Salls
Hampton Beach
No Death Stalks Pennsylvania Highways Weekend Toll
Traffic deaths across Pennsylvania over a holiday weekend surged to new levels with 20 fatalities reported in multiple crashes. Easton, Mountain, and Pittsburgh area fatalities included a family of six across generations, a newlywed, a marine and airman, and several young victims. Authorities noted unusually heavy travel and predicted further counts as reports continued.
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Weston
Pentsylvanna
Easton
Pennsylvania
Beal
Aves
Uves
Ad Business
Reath
Undefined historical brewing note from early colonists
Fragmentary text cites Karl Brewers and Haston Tilgeins as early colonists involved in brewing in America. Mentions Virginia and Manhattan context, referencing a hivever by the COKIN group eight years before the Pilgrims’ arrival. Details are garbled and names unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ving Karl Brewers
Haston
Tilgeins
America
Virginia Eatnists Iy A7
Manhattan Cokin
Surprise Baby Shower Plans At Halfmoon Grange
A surprise baby shower for Mrs. Momy Aberlyde is planned for Saturday at Halfmoon Grange. Future guests include Mrs Henry Aberly and others from the community. Local families, guests, and hospital updates are noted as visitors stay with relatives and friends in Prattay and Albany areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mom'y Aberlyde
Wasele
Halfnodn Grange
Henry Aiherly
Wag Tetad
Hithard Daltons
Mt Wid
Frank DuPont
SL. Peter's Hospital
Albany
Chery
Linda Wajas
Pilcher
Danny Rassum
Halfmoan
Lsboh White
Mechane ville Police Report Highlights Violations and Incidents
The July police report to City Council by Chief Henry C. Arnold details four collisions in Mechane ville, 60 traffic and parking violations, and 4 complaints investigated. One speeding case led to a fine and suspended sentence, another involved checks and resulted in six months jail. a public intoxication case is pending, and a sex offense is before Children’s Court. The department logged 49 calls for ambulance duty, five business closures, ten wastewater? nights out of order, and 22 street lights out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechaneville
Volice
Henry C. Arnold
Tenge
Lo County Children's Court
Bulance Lel
Plans for County Positions Announced in Saratoga County
The Saratoga County Civil Service Commission posted weekend notices for openings in Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs. Vacancies include principal recount clerk, county clerk promotions, county treasurer’s office, and assistant mechanical engineer with the county highway department. Salary ranges run from 3,700 to 9,050 dollars for clerical roles, up to 6,100 for engineering. eligibility requires Ballads residents for at least one year prior to exam, with last day for filing on Friday.
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Nechaoigal
Saratoga Tounly Gii
Meehanicvilla Municipal Guilding
Posilignt
Lie
Saratoga Springs
Ballatan Spa
Baralaga County
Cole
Ballston Spa
Foxling
Aleouns
Riverside Tremen State Ball Game Report
Riverside won the first match against Speigletown 12 to 8 at Rivershire Riverside. The host department will conduct its practice at 4:20 p.m. today. Speigletown also played, with Riverside taking the season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Mayers
Wilfish
Willyine
Golfer Scares Ace at Weekend Womon Flight
Weeknaieville Golf Club reports a notable weekend feat as Mrs Goore N ilover holed first birdie over a 134 yard hole. She led a group including Mrs Beyard McGrady, Miss Watty Marvigan, and Miss Gila Viekell in the round at the lake course amid windy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeknaieville Golf Cub
Goore
Micnonaly
Sears
Hoover
Uber
Beyard McGrady
Watty Marvigan
Gila Viekell
Brasil Sales Rise Amid Global Coca Trade Volumes
The report notes Brazil shipped large coca products abroad during the period, with quantities totaling 12.8 million pounds and 26.2 million parcels in different trade channels. It highlights significant export activity tied to the coca trade and regional market dynamics.
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Brasil
de Janetra
Bravil
Wil
Trgb
Notable Tire Sale Event Opens Thursday in Mechanieville
Samuel Caplan, general salesman, announced a tire sale beginning Thursday and continuing into the weekend. Local merchants including Mechanieville Mor Chats Association indicate strong participation with special value offers. Some of the sale days will feature help from Hséeil in la mer aid, per Meard News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramuel Caplan
Elaieman
Lamer Eny
Cleaning Crew to Prep Stillwater Grounds This Weekend
The Stillwater center grounds will be prepared for fall with cleaning and repair work. Volunteers are asked to notify the commissioner of public works Michael Emery of Mechanicville as soon as possible. A dog roast will follow the work session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Brook
Stillwater Center
Chy Anid Aus
Michael
Emery
Mechanicvilla
Mechanicville Posts Confirm Postmaster Nomination
The U S Soviets confirm Eisenhowars nomination of Fort as postmaster of Mechanicville effective 1957, succeeding David A Welch. Fort, 49, hardware business partner with his father, is a Union College and Slon College alum, WWI Okinawa veteran, and naval reserve lieutenant. He and wife Gladys Warner of Jonesville have a daughter, Bleu.
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U.S
Sowietes
Eisenhoward
Tre
Prstitaater
Rd Neal
Union College
Slonn College
Albany State Teachers College
Omma-Wa Lodge
P&am
Jotn Strang Hosn Coy
Bl. Luke's Episcopal Church
Fort
Gladys Warner
Jonesvile
Bleu
John Zurlo Dies Retired Mechanicville Railroad Employee
John Zurlo 76 a retired Mechanicville railroad employee died after a short illness in Saratoga Springs He came to the United States from Italy 50 years ago and lived most of his life in Mechanicville He leaves three sons Dominics and Pal Zurlo of Mechanicville two daughters Mrs Joseph Collec of Albany and Mrs Raymond Parker of Florida a brother Michael Zurlo of Mechanicville a sister Dominica residing in Italy ten grandchildren and several nieces and nephews The funeral will be tomorrow at 8 am from the DeMarea Funeral Home 167 Saratoga Ave and at 9 am from the Church of the Assumption with a Requiem Mass Interment will be in Saint Pauls Cemetery Council meeting notes to follow
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Jatin Burlo
Alsany
Mix Raymond Parker
Florida
Michael Burld
Mechanieville
Dominiew
Hlalyy
Saratoga
Amy Fron Rey Choveh
The
Assumption
Westvaco Workers To Vote On Union Representation
Westvaco workers at Morhankville’s West yava plant will vote August 28 to choose a bargaining agent among United Mine Workers affiliate District 50 and United Papermakers & Paperworkers AFL-CIO. More than 900 eligible employees may cast ballots at three polling booths with a 100 foot exclusion zone around the polls. A prior Schuylerville meeting followed NLRB ordering the election amidst organizing interest and a payroll roster check to resolve objections.
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Morhankville
West Yava
Company
Schuylerellig
National Labor Relations Board
Westvaca
Distriel 50
United Mineworkers of America
Dun
Dam
Pan Wii TD Pany
2 Pan
Jun
Schusterville
AL Mrnday
Obituary for Mrs Lillian M Kinney in Mechanicville
The funeral of Mrs Lillian M Kinney who died suddenly Wednesday while visiting Mechanicville at her brother Herbert W Gardner was held Saturday at 9 am from Noonan Funeral Home 46 Park Ave and at 9 30 am from Shoals Tenure by Mechanicville Rev M Phantas Farrell pastor of the Sheila of St Ann's Church at Irony officiated the Requiem Mass. The bearers were Andrew Th Amann William Holts Howard Bells Donald Gardener Fravers Gardier jan Boost Phelan Intervent was in St Pauls Cemetery at Mechanicville where father I Warrell was assisted by Rev Wnhonmas 4 Kelly OS.
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Lillian M. Kinney
Mechanicville
Broiher
Herbert
W. Gardner
Noonan
Andrew Th. Amann
William Holts
Howard Bells
Donald Gardnen Fravers
Gardier
Jan Boost Phelan
St Paul's Cemetery
Father iWarrell
Wnhonmas
Kelly
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